Class of 2026 Senior Scoop
August 13, 2025
Class of 2026, Welcome to your Senior year in "The Nest"!
It will be no time at all and Graduation will be here. We want you to know these important dates as we progress through the 25/26 school year.
Important Dates:
* Some dates could change, please go to our website Graduation page for the latest information.
June - October - Lou Coopey Photography takes appointments for your Senior Portraits.
August 14th - FAFSA Night at 6:00 p.m. Register here.
September 2nd-October 31st - AP Exam Registration.
September 3rd - Jostens Senior Class Meeting - Auditorium - RST Schedule.
September 5th - Jostens taking Senior Orders in the Cafeteria during lunch.
September 21st - Dual Enrollment registration and payment deadline. Links attached below.
September 25th - Last day to withdraw from a class without W/F
October 16th & 17th - Club Photo Days
October 27th - Senior On-Campus Photo Day 7:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (Yearbook photo only - for students who did not get a picture done in the studio)
October 28th - Senior On-Campus Photo Day 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (Yearbook photo only - for students who did not get a picture done in the studio)
December 10th - Deadline for Jostens graduation orders.
January 12th - 16th - Senior Credit Checks - Career Center (Counseling)
January 28th - Senior Panoramic Photo - Main Gym - RST
April 9th - Jostens Cap & Gown Delivery - Bookstore - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Orders will remain in the bookstore after this date until picked up.
April 25th - PROM - 8:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. Location TBA
May 4th - 15th - AP Testing
May 15th - 19th - Senior Final Exams
May 17th - Baccalaureate - Auditorium - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
May 21st - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal - Gym - 6:45 a.m.
May 21st - Graduation Ceremony - Hawk Stadium - 7:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate: A Moment Worth Experiencing
Baccalaureate is a tradition that stems from England in the mid-1400s, where graduates from the prestigious Oxford University gathered to reflect upon their educational journey. While it was originally a religious ceremony, in the United States it has evolved into a non-denominational service where graduates are able to reflect upon their thirteen-year journey in one of their last moments together as a class.
Graduation day itself is a very full day, full of emotions and events, and attended by thousands of family and friends. Because graduation is often a whirlwind which is over before we even realize it has begun, baccalaureate becomes a time where students can more solemnly experience what it means to be a graduate in an uplifting and personalized ceremony. It is truly a moment in their lives that cannot be recreated, and all graduates and their families are encouraged to attend. During this event, the HHS Choir and Orchestra will perform.
Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Both sessions are identical. Tickets will be available in early April.
Graduation
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Hawk Stadium. Tickets are not required. Graduates will report to school no later than 6:00 p.m.
Dress Code:
● Gown, Hood, Cap & Tassel (Required)
● Caps may not be altered in any manner.
● Gentlemen – Shirt, slacks, socks and dress shoes required. No jeans or shorts are permitted.
● Ladies – Dress or blouse and slacks, and dress shoes required. No jeans or shorts are permitted.
● Students dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.